From the minute I awake in the morning I am bombarded with news—another
school shooting, a local car crash, more dysfunction in government, casualties
in Afghanistan, and it goes on. Through
Facebook and phone calls I learn of the struggle of family and friends. I have my own problems to deal with,
too. All of this can wear me down.
In the midst of the struggles and sadness of everyday life, there are
moments of joy that fill and delight me—sunlight shining through the golden
leaves, the smile on a stranger’s face, a last perfect flower at the end of the
season, a hauntingly beautiful melody, the first snow on bare branches, a hug
from a friend. These are all special
gifts that light up an otherwise dark day.
I thank God for these moments.
(This was written for my church's Advent devotional book.)
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